C++ Jobs in Robotics

Build high-performance robotics software, control systems, and embedded applications using C++.

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System Safety Engineer, Humanoid Robotics

Meta ·

Burlingame, United States

$208k-289k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionMachine LearningFMEAFunctional SafetyC++Rust

Senior Perception Engineer - Robotics

Third Wave Automation ·

Union City (Hybrid)

$160k-250k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipFunctional SafetyIndustrial RoboticsSLAMComputer VisionGenerative AI / LLMsSensor FusionC++Python

Software Engineer - On-board Autonomy

Lodestar ·

Los Angeles, United States

$120k-180k/year

Full-time

Industrial CommunicationEmbedded SystemsModel Predictive ControlReinforcement LearningPyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonAWSAzure

Principal Engineer – Contested Autonomy and Navigation

Leidos ·

Huntsville, United States

$131k-237k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipAutonomous SystemsBusiness & SalesComputer VisionIndustrial RoboticsMotion ControlNavigation & MappingPath PlanningProject ManagementC++

Senior Robotics Software Engineer, System Identification & Modeling

Nimble Robotics ·

San Francisco, United States

$190k-250k/year

Full-time

Sensor FusionFunctional SafetyEmbedded SystemsMotion ControlC++PythonRustMuJoCoNVIDIA Isaac SimRobot Operating System (ROS)

Senior Autonomy Engineer

Leidos ·

Huntsville (Hybrid)

$108k-195k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipComputer VisionSensor FusionSLAMProject ManagementC++PythonDockerIMULiDAR

Intern Hardware Integration & Robot Control Systems

Agile Robots SE ·

Munich, Germany

Internship

C++PythonGitMuJoCoNVIDIA Isaac SimLinuxROS 2

Electrical Solution Engineer - Humanoid Robotics

NVIDIA ·

Beijing / Shanghai

Full-time

Embedded SystemsModel Predictive ControlPCB DesignCC++CANEtherCATI2CSPIUART

Robotics Hardware Engineer

Sensmore ·

Berlin / Potsdam

Full-time

Agile / ScrumAutonomous SystemsMotion ControlCAD & Mechanical DesignWiring Harness DesignC++PythonCANI2CSPI

Lead Software Engineer, AI & Robotics Test Infrastructure

RoboForce ·

Milpitas, United States

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Machine LearningC++PythonROS 2DockerLinux

Research Scientist - Vision-Language-Action (VLA) Models

Bosch Group ·

Sunnyvale, United States

$165k-185k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)ADASComputer VisionPath PlanningReinforcement LearningPyTorchTensorFlowC++Python

Member of Technical Staff - Science, Frontier AI & Robotics

Amazon ·

San Francisco, United States

Full-time

Computer VisionGenerative AI / LLMsIndustrial RoboticsSim-to-real transferMachine LearningJAXPyTorchC++JavaPython

Autonomy Engineer - Planning and Controls

Skydio ·

Zurich, Switzerland

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsMotion ControlPath PlanningSoftware EngineeringC++

Robotics Researcher

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory ·

Laurel, United States

$85k-195k/year

Full-time

Generative AI / LLMsMotion ControlPath PlanningPerceptionOpenCVPyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonRobot Operating System (ROS)

Systems Engineer 2, Robotics

Tennant Company ·

Eden Prairie, United States

$85k-128k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsIndustrial RoboticsFMEAMotion ControlPCB DesignRegulatory ComplianceRoot Cause AnalysisWiring Harness DesignC#C++

AI Technical Project Manager

Mentee Robotics ·

Herzliya, Israel

Full-time

Stakeholder ManagementTechnical LeadershipComputer VisionMachine LearningAutonomous SystemsIndustrial RoboticsProject ManagementC++PythonROS 2

Robotics Software - Planning & Controls Engineer

Gritt Robotics Inc ·

Belmont, United States

Full-time

C++PythonNVIDIA Isaac SimGazebo

Robotics & Control Engineer

CDDS AG ·

Zurich, Switzerland

Full-time

Computer VisionReinforcement LearningHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)LocalizationModel Predictive ControlC++PythonRustGazeboNVIDIA Isaac Sim

Principal ML Systems Engineer, Data Platform (Autonomous Vehicles)

General Motors ·

Austin / Bellevue (Hybrid)

$233k-340k/year

Full-time

MentorshipStakeholder ManagementADASMLOpsC++JavaPythonSQL

Research Engineer Intern - Mapping & Localization

PlusAI ·

Santa Clara, United States

$19 - $65/hour

Internship

Machine LearningLocalizationSensor FusionC++IMULiDARRobot Operating System (ROS)

Market Insight for C++ Jobs

Based on data from 3,248 job postings • Updated

C++ remains the backbone of robotics systems where performance matters. With 921 active positions, demand spans real-time control, embedded firmware, and simulation engines. The language excels where Python can't: hard deadlines, limited memory, and safety-critical applications.

Compensation reflects this technical depth. Based on 1441 job postings, median salaries reach $175,000. Entry-level positions pay around $121,993, with experienced engineers earning $210,000 or more. Embedded systems and autonomous vehicle roles often pay at the upper end.

The data reveals something important: Python appears as a required skill in over 1,000 C++ job listings. Modern robotics teams need both languages working together. If you're building C++ expertise, understanding which programming languages pair well for robotics gives you a strategic advantage in this market.

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Based on 1441 salary data points. Normalized to annual USD. Excludes top 5% of outliers. Top positions at premium companies can reach $588k+. See our comprehensive salaries guide for more insights.

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C++ Jobs in Robotics